Montrose, Colorado vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 23.5% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $148,190 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Montrose, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher